Is it possible to open a can without a can opener?

Is it possible to open a can without a can opener?

That’s right: You can open a can with only a metal spoon. You likely have a metal spoon in your kitchen even if you find yourself without a can opener. This simple hack is foolproof. It may sound ludicrous, but with a bit of friction, the spoon’s metal thins and cuts through the metal of the can lid.

How do you open a can of soda without a can opener?

Use a blunt butter knife to push the indentation open. Place a butter knife right on the edge of this line while holding the can steadily with your other hand. Apply pressure with the knife until it creates an opening, similar to how the normal tab would work.

Can you open a can with a fork?

Fork: Place one prong on the can’s outer edge. Press down until the prong penetrates the lid. Then with the prongs facing away from you (and with just one prong inside the lid) work the fork up and down to tear the metal, slowly turning the can.

Is it safe to open a can with a knife?

A metal can’s lid is very, very sharp—no matter how you got it open. While it may be tempting to try to pry the lid open with a sharp knife, that should probably be your last resort. Not only are you introducing another dangerously sharp object into the mix, you’re also going to ruin your knife.